Grief Resources

Tip Sheets

Below are some tip sheets that provide helpful information on important topics related to children and grief.

While grief can be a winding road filled with ups and downs, there are ways to help you and your family feel supported during the holidays. By being prepared, seeking support, creating new meaning and traditions, and practicing healthy self-care, the holidays can be more manageable and new memories can be made.

When a death occurs in a school community, it can be a daunting task for the adults there to know what to do and how to react. Whether it is the death of a student, faculty member, or parent, a death can greatly impact the greater school community both in and out of the classroom.

Anti-Violence Partnership of Philadelphia Helps children and youth resolve conflict nonviolently, while assisting victims and their families to rebuild their lives in the aftermath of violence. 215.567.6776 www.avpphila.org

Center for Loss and Bereavement A non-profit organization that provides professional counseling, support services and education within an environment of support and education for those individuals, couples and families dealing with loss and bereavement. 610-222-4110 www.bereavementcenter.org

The Moyer Foundation Resource Center is a comprehensive online library of carefully curated resources that provide the tools to navigate some of life’s most challenging experiences. www.moyerfoundation.org/resources

Association for Death Education and Counseling, 860.586.7503, www.adec.org

National Alliance for Grieving Children Promotes awareness of the needs of children and teens grieving a death and provides education and resources for anyone who wants to support them. 866-432-1542 www.nationalallianceforgrievingchildren.org/

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